Hardy in USDA zones 6-9: Zone 6: Plant in fall or early spring; plant in partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; water during dry periods. Zone 7: Plant in fall or early spring; plant in partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; water during dry periods. Zone 8: Plant in fall or early spring; plant in partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; water during dry periods. Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; plant in partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; water during dry periods.

Blue Fescue Grass

blue fescue grass is mounding ornamental grass

Plant in full sun for best color Plant in moist to dry well-drained soil Height: 4-10 inches; width: 8-12 inches

Hardy in zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost to avoid winter heaving; avoid exposure to salt; may require extra protection if container-grown. Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost to avoid winter heaving; avoid exposure to salt. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may lose bright color in hot weather. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may lose bright color in hot weather.

Palace Purple Coral Bells

palace purple coral bells has deep purple foliage

Evergreen to semievergreen perennial known for its deep-purple foliage and cream flowers

Evergreen to semievergreen perennial known for its deep-purple foliage and cream flowers

Plant in partial to full shade Plant in wet to moist but well drained rich soil Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears Height: 12-18 inches; width: 10-15 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8: Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring. Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to medium shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.

Endless Summer Hydrangea

endless summer hydrangea is repeat bloomer

Deciduous shrub with repeat bloom in pink or blue (depending upon soil pH)

Deciduous shrub with repeat bloom in pink or blue (depending upon soil pH)

Moist but well-drained soil Plant in partial shade; prune lightly as needed in summer. Most cold-tolerant H. macrophylla blooming on new and old wood Height: 3-6 feet; width: 3-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; water regularly in dry spells during growing season; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant may bloom later in this zone than in warmer climates. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; water regularly in dry spells during growing season; apply mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant may bloom later in this zone than in warmer climates. Zone 6: Plant in spring or very early fall; apply mulch after first hard frost; plant may delay blooming after late frosts; water regularly in dry spells during growing season. Zone 7: Plant in early fall; apply mulch in fall; plant may delay blooming after late frosts; water regularly in dry spells during growing season. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Hardy in USDA zones: 9-11: Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; plant in moist, well-drained soil; bring indoors before frost. Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; plant in moist, well-drained soil; mulch in fall; remove dead foliage in the fall. Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; plant in moist, well-drained soil; mulch in fall; remove dead foliage in the fall. Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; plant in moist, well-drained soil; mulch in fall; remove dead foliage in the fall.

David Viburnum

Compact evergreen mounded shrub with white flowers in spring and blue fruit in fall Plant in light to partial shade. Plant in moist to average rich soil that is well drained; water when dry Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears Height: 3-5 feet; width: 3-5 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (7)8-9: Zone 7: Plant in early spring or early fall; plant in light shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again after first hard frost; prune only if needed in early spring; may lose some foliage and suffer minor dieback in a harsh winter. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again after first frost; prune only if needed in early spring. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall; prune only if needed in early spring. Zone 11: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in spring and fall to conserve moisture; divide clumps every few years in early spring; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage emerges.

Lenten Rose

lenten rose blooms in late winter to early spring

Evergreen or deciduous perennial with cup-shaped flowers of white to dark purple, blooming in late winter to early spring

Evergreen or deciduous perennial with cup-shaped flowers of white to dark purple, blooming in late winter to early spring

Large, palmate dark-green foliage Height: 12-18 inches; width: 12-18 inches Plant in rich organic soil that is well drained in partial to full shade Do not disturb roots of established plants Prune away older foliage at beginning of blooming season

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; mulch in spring and again after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; may be deciduous in this zone. Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; mulch in spring and again after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; may be deciduous in this zone. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; usually evergreen in this zone. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone.

Fragrant Tea Olive

fragrant tea olive has fragrant white flowers

Upright evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers

Upright evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers

Plant in light to partial shade Plant in average garden soil that is well drained Height: 6-10 feet; width: 6-10 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 8-11: Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water when dry. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water when dry. Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water when dry. Zone 11: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water when dry.

Radicans Gardenia

radicans gardenia has white fragrant flowers

Low-growing evergreen shrub with white fragrant flowers from May to frost

Low-growing evergreen shrub with white fragrant flowers from May to frost

Often used as a groundcover Lustrous dark-green leaves Plant in rich organic soil that is well drained Plant in full sun to partial shade Protect from winter wind Prune in late winter Height: 6-12 inches; width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 7-11: Zone 7: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water during dry periods; apply extra mulch in fall; foliage may suffer winter burn in this zone. Zone 8: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water during dry periods; apply extra mulch in fall. Zone 9: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; water during dry periods; apply extra mulch in fall. Zone 10: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; water during dry periods; apply extra mulch in fall. Zone 11: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; water during dry periods; apply extra mulch in fall.

Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’ – Pink Abelia

Semievergreen shrub with glossy green leaves that bronze in fall and lilac-pink flowers in summer Attractive to bees and butterflies Plant in full sun to partial shade; foliage and flowering is better in full sun Plant in average garden soil that is well drained Height: 5-6 feet; width: 5-6

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9: Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water when dry; may be completely deciduous in this zone. Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water when dry. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water when dry. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water when dry.

Croton

croton is shrub with reddish foliage

Shrub with reddish foliage and racemes of yellow flowers in summer

Shrub with reddish foliage and racemes of yellow flowers in summer

Plant in bright to partial shade Plant in moist but well-drained soil; do not allow soil to dry completely Prefers warm temperatures from 60-85 degrees and high humidity Fertilize monthly during growing season Height: 4-8 feet; width: 4-8 feet

Annual, Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-9 Hardy in USDA zones 10-11: Zones 2-9: Container-grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 60 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity or mist daily during cold weather. Zone 10: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed. Zone 11: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.

Flaming Sword Bromeliad

flaming sword bromeliad has striped foliage

Produces spikes of red bracts with yellow flowers in summer Plant in bright to partial shade Plant in standard bromeliad epiphytic potting mix or on a tree where hardy Prefers warm temperatures from 70-85 degrees and high humidity Keep rosettes filled with water during growing season, barely moist in winter Height: to 3 feet; width: to 1 foot

Jungle Geranium

jungle geranium has cymes of red to pink flowers

Shrub with oblong glossy leaves and cymes of red to pink flowers from spring to autumn

Shrub with oblong glossy leaves and cymes of red to pink flowers from spring to autumn

Plant in bright to partial shade Container plant in soilless potting mix or outdoors in rich, moist but well-drained soil Prefers warm temperatures from 65-85 degrees and high humidity Water frequently during growing season but sparingly in winter. Height: 4-8 feet; width: 5-6 feet

Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-9 Hardy in USDA zones 10-11: Zones 2-9: Container-grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 70 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity during cold weather. Zone 10: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun and wind; mulch to conserve moisture; water frequently during growing season and lightly during winter months. Zone 11: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun and wind; mulch to conserve moisture; water frequently during growing season and lightly during winter months.